WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger are two communication platforms belonging to the same business group, but they are distinguished by some characteristics. This batch, however, will be smaller with the next deployment in the first application.
As revealed by the WABetainfo account, WhatsApp is preparing to support reactions to received messages. A well-known feature on the Facebook social network and its applications.
WhatsApp prepares to support reactions with emojis
As with Facebook Messenger, the implementation of reactions aims to improve interaction between users. It also aims to make communication with our contacts more efficient.
This implementation was noticed with the broadcast of the previous message. In it we see that the user has received a reaction, however, he cannot see it because the version of his WhatsApp application does not support it.
In fact, the introduction of reactions will be another incentive to install the latest version of WhatsApp. As with other features, older versions will not support this new feature.
The details of this feature are not yet known, but everything indicates that it is quite similar to what we are used to in competing applications. In fact, we can use emojis to reply to an incoming message.
Taking advantage of the new set of emojis recently added to the platform, those responsible for WhatsApp now want to transport them to the reactions. Ideal for quick and concise responses to specific messages.
This feature will give a more social connotation to the WhatsApp platform. It could be an added incentive for younger users, who are naturally more likely to use emojis in messages exchanged between friends and family.
The reactions are expected to be rolled out for the first time on the WhatsApp beta channel. After the usual trial period, they will be available for the stable channel and will be accessible to most users of the platform.